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We are fortunate to welcome so many talented individuals this Summer! Our impact is possible thanks to the contributions of volunteers, interns, and the families that continue to support local circular economies. Get to know some of the people who are supporting our work this summer. Phoenix Arana (He/Him) Digital Media Specialist Hey Phoenix! tell us about yourself and how your summer has been at Plant Chicago so far? A favorite hobby of mine is collecting figures from my

Chaos continues! The deconstruction that began in our historic engine hall of the firehouse is continuing. The portions of the historic tin ceiling that were carefully removed to space for electrical conduit have (mostly) been replaced. We have to wait until new lights and ceiling fans arrive before we can start closing the rest of them up. Da roof, da roof, da roof is on the firehouse Our entire roof over the Indoor Victory Garden (IVG) was replaced with TPO (thermoplastic p

Starting in late 2024, Plant Chicago engaged staff, board members, market participants, and community partners in a collaborative process to shape the organization’s 2025–2028 Strategic Plan. Guided by a Strategic Planning Committee (SPC) composed of staff and board representatives and facilitated in partnership with Najera Consulting Group, the process was designed to ensure that the plan reflects the voices and lived experiences of those most connected to Plant Chicago’s mi